WHATEVER you look for in a holiday, there's a sun lounger, bar stool or camel's back just waiting for you to grace it with your derriere. Here's VICKY LISSMAN and ELLA BUCHAN's pick of the best places to book right now. Exotic Escapes - Taiwan THE first Westerners to see Taiwan, off the south-eastern coast of mainland China, called it Ilha Formosa, or Beautiful Island. If they arrived now they might be even more stunned, as Taiwan's natural beauty has been equalled by its culture and diversity.
The leaf-shaped island packs in mountains, gorges, hot springs and lively city culture.
China Airlines is launching the first non-stop flights between London and Taiwan.
Starting on March 28, return fares from London Heathrow to Taipei Taoyuan Airport cost from £523, including taxes and charges.
Visit
china-airlines.co.uk or call 0207 436 9001.
The Evergreen Laurel hotel in Taipei looms like one of Roman Abramovich's luxury cruise ships. Go to evergreen-hotels.com for more information and rates.
Click here now for amazing deals to Taiwan!Girls’ Weekend - Marrakech WITH regular easyJet flights to the exotic Moroccan city, it has become a realistic short break destination.
Lounge by your hotel pool in temperatures in the late 20s, check out the bar scene and even head into the desert for a camel ride.
With scenes from the second Sex And The City movie, out in May, filmed here, the streets of Marrakech will soon be echoing with the click-clack of Manolos.
Go now before everyone else does.
Hipmarrakech.com offers a variety of riads, or hotels. EasyJet flies to Marrakech from Gatwick and Manchester, with fares from £63.98 return. Go to
easyjet.com.
Want incredible deals to Marrakech? Click here now...Value Villas - Mallorca MALLORCA is still a favourite for its mix of sunny beaches, cool clubs and stunning scenery - and, best of all, there are bargains to be had.
A villa is a great cheap option, especially if you are holidaying as a group.
Villas4u is offering a 25% discount on bookings between March and May if you book before March 31.
Magraner Catalina in Pollenca sleeps six and costs £261.75 for seven nights, on April 17. See
villas4you.co.uk or call 0845 268 8555.
MANY of the Caribbean islands become no-go areas after April, but Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao are outside of the hurricane belt, with balmy temperatures and dry conditions all year long.
Choose Aruba for glamour and gorgeous beaches, Bonaire for spectacular diving and Curacao, the largest of the three, to discover the Caribbean's cosmopolitan side.
To book or for more information go to
abc-travelguide.com.
Last snow - Alberta THERE'S still plenty of late-season snow to be ploughed through and Canada's ski resorts are perfect places to do just that.
Banff Lake Louise and Marmot Basin in Alberta have had good falls this winter and are open until April/May.
Enjoy the skiing against a spectacular backdrop of Canada's national parks.
Visit
travelalberta.com.
Inghams offer a 14-night, two-centre deal, from £962 per person, including accommodation and return flights from Manchester to Calgary. Visit inghams.co.uk or call 020 8780 4447.
True Romance - Amsterdam
FOR something different, whisk your loved one away to Amsterdam for a weekend of decadence and diamonds.
Spend idyllic days cycling along the canals and admiring the tulips, then enjoy cosy nights at the coolest bars.
For a real treat book the Gassan Diamonds package at the five-star Hotel Okura Amsterdam. From April 1, it costs from £225 per night and includes breakfast and a VIP tour of the Gassan Diamonds Factory.
The hotel has two Michelinstarred restaurants. Visit
okura.nl or call 0031 20 6788 300.
Sunny Sightseeing - Seville APART from northern areas, Spain is sunny and pleasant at this time of year, without being too sweltering - or too busy.
So you can potter barelegged around Seville's museums and parks without collapsing in a heap.
Things are bound to hot up in the evenings, though. Sip sangria and get your maracas out for some flamenco dancing. Go at the end of April and you can join in the festivities of the Feria de Abril, a weeklong festival of bullfighting, horse shows and more flamenco.
Ryanair flies from London Stansted to Seville from around £70 return, including taxes. Visit ryanair.com.
For more information see
andalucia.com/cities/sevilla.htm.